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Rega Brio R or Alex R for new Klipsch Heresy III's.

Greetings. Been exploring options for a new integrated for my Heresy III's. I like these 2 options and the sterling reviews they get across the board. I prefer simple 2 channel amplification. Phono section is nice, no need for a DAC or lots of bells and whistles. I have the Apollo R cd player so these seemed like logical choices. I have where Rega products have a "synergy" with each other. Will the Elex R qualitatively sound much better for the extra $$? I can't demo them side by side so input is most appreciated....
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willland
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@beernut ,

Maybe consider this Luxman.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis95246-luxman-l505-u-solid-state.

I know not the same but I used to drive my refreshed/modded Heresy 1s with a Luxman R-117 and the combo was to die for.

Bill
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beernut OP
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Wow, beautiful amp. Price is a bit more than I had budgeted. However, it has me thinking....
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willland
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Music Direct does have a trade-in program so you could minimize the $$$ impact if you have some unwanted but decent gear to trade.

Bill
wolf_garcia
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I auditioned Heresy IIIs with a beautiful little Luxman M200 power amp that was amazing (I use a low powered tube amp so the sales dude thought this SS 25WPC amp would be similar to what I have). Not sure if these amps are still available but they're very cool...a display of how many watts you're using...yeah man...
2chfreak
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Or... perhaps the Belles Aria integrated. Basic, no bells and whistles, sounds like music. A flat out bargain at 2K.
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